What A Restructured Nigeria Should Look Like
Present-day Nigeria was founded by the British when it officially amalgamated the Northern and the Southern protectorates into one entity in 1914. This would mark the birth of a nation where its inhabitants are divided sharply along ethnic and religious lines. In the north, the inhabitants are predominantly Muslims with Arab civilization influence, despite being […]
How The Next President Of Nigeria Can Tackle Insecurity In Nigeria
Insecurity has been a bane in the sociopolitical and socioeconomic development of Nigeria. Since the end of the civil war (1967-70), Nigeria has found itself shuttling from one insecurity problem to another. The majority of these insecurity problems often take regional approaches. Let us look at the recent insecurity issues in post-civil war Nigeria. They […]
#1MillionMarch4PeterObi: Nigerians Turn Out En Masse To Support Peter Obi
On the 21st of May, 2022, hundreds of Nigerians across major cities in the country embarked on the #1MillionMarch4PeterObi as fearless advocacy for good governance. The march, which was regarded as a cry for help, was majorly peaceful and the participants were happy to join. As the March went on, participants were reminded of the reason […]
1 Million Match For Peter Obi
The trajectory of the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria is taking so many dimensions and unpredictabilities. The nation can feel the fervor and the uncertainties all around. However, many are hopeful that a new Nigeria will emerge In 2023. Read more about Politics As usual millions of Nigerians are lining up behind their favourite aspirants. […]
The #1Million March 4 Peter Obi On Twitter Is Gradually Gaining Popularity
After reports that some PDP officials are trying to rig the Anambra Delegate election against Peter Obi surfaced on social media, supporters of the politician have come forward to raise their voices under the hashtags #1MillionMarch4PeterObi and #GiveUsPeterObi2023. Read more about Politics The reports claim that a conspiracy to undermine the political base of Peter […]
Comparative Cost Of Party Nomination Forms In the UK, the USA, and Nigeria
Three days ago, eyes began to roll and heads began to spin where the ruling party of All Progressive Congress pegged its presidential nomination form at 100 million Naira. It did not go down well with a larger section of the country, however, the party chairman and other senior party chieftains had their justifications. Read […]
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo Finally Declares To Run For 2023 Presidency
After much speculations and clamours, Vice President Professor Yemi Osibanjo has put to rest months of apprehensions, agitations, rumours and consultations as he finally declares to run for president. According to him: Read more about Politics “I formally declare my intention to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on […]
Peter Obi: The Ideal Candidate For 2023
Any reasonable observer will come to the conclusion that Nigeria is in a state of comatose. The past seven years and a few months under the present administration of Buhari have been nothing but hell for Nigerians. No sector is not knocked down or in a total mess – economy, security, education, power, […]
The Ideal President For Nigeria In 2023 And Beyond
As Africa’s most populous country and the world’s most populous Black nation, Nigeria, set to elect its President on the 18th of February 2023, many have asked what is the ideal leader that can suit the mixed peculiarities and frameworks of the nation. To start with, Nigeria is a country of about 180 million […]
Captured Moods And Expectations In The Forthcoming 2023 Elections
As Nigerians set to go to the polls on Saturday, 18 February 2023 to vote for their new president, the atmosphere nationwide is tense and filled with so many debates, arguments, thrills, high dramas, and a million expectations. The electioneering period has often, as in the past divided friends and families and countrymen along the […]
2023 Presidential Election: Peter Obi Declares For President
After months of expectations, speculations, and agitations, Mr. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State has finally thrown his hat into the ring to run for the office of President in the 2023 general elections under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Read more about Politics Mr. Peter Obi who was a one-time vice presidential hopeful […]
Tony Elumelu Blows Hot On Twitter Over The State Of The Nation
Some days ago, I was in a conversation with my parents and we reminisced on the good old days, about how a bag of rice was 20 Naira in the late 1980s, and how the transport fare from Onitsha to Lagos was 15 Naira in the mid-1990s. Our discussion centred on the history of […]
Russia And Ukraine: FG Deploys Chartered Flight To Evacuate Nigerians
Nigerians stranded in neighbouring countries of Ukraine such as Poland, Romania, and Hungary, are set to return home, thanks to the Nigerian government. Read more about Politics As the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, the federal government as part of efforts to ensure that Nigerians in Ukraine return home safely, confirmed on Tuesday, […]
How Will The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Nigeria’s Economy?
On Thursday, February 24, the long-running tensions between Russia and Ukraine descended into a full-blown war. Russian troops crossed into Ukraine, and the latter’s army mobilized to face the incoming threat. It was the start of the most violent conflict in Europe since the turn of the century. Read more about Politics Observers from across […]
Live Updates: National Assembly Votes On Constitutional Amendments
Nigeria is set to experience a series of constitutional reforms, as members of the Senate and the House of Representatives will vote on 68 proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution that may be approved as laws or not, after a series of hearings, proceedings and the final assent of the executive President. Read more […]
Russia And Ukraine: Nigerians Granted Visa-Free Access To Hungary And Romania
The conflict has seen foreign nations in Ukraine evacuate the Eastern European country for safety. Owing to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Nigerian government has announced that Nigerians living in Ukraine can now leave the Eastern European country through the Hungarian and Romanian borders as both countries have approved visa-free access for […]